Science Fiction
Michael Vey Book 4: The Hunt For Jade Dragon by Richard Paul Evans
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Apr.07, 2015, under Science Fiction, Student Reviews, Thriller
Review by Trevor N.
Who would like this book? Anyone who has read and liked a Michael Vey book would really enjoy this book.
The goods on this book: Not even one year ago Michael was just a normal kid going to a normal school. Now he and the rest of the electroclan are going to Taiwan to save a nine year old autistic saint who has figured out the code to the MEI system from the Elgen. Has his and the rest of the electroclan’s luck finally run out? Will Hatch be able to take over the world with his elaborate plan? You’ll have to read to find out. In my opinion, I really like this series and cannot wait till this fall to read the next one.
The details: 319 pages; 2014 Review by Trevor N.
Michael Vey Book 2: The Rise of the Elgin by Richard Paul Evans
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Apr.02, 2015, under Adventure, Science Fiction, Student Reviews
Review by Trevor N.
Who would like this book? Anyone who liked the first book and likes action and adventure would really like this book.
The goods on this book: Michael and the rest of the electric clan are now heading to Peru to help save Michael’s mom from the hands of Hatch. They experience a lot of challenges on their journey through the jungle of Peru. I really enjoyed the book. I thought it was really well written and would suggest the series to just about anyone.
The details: 335 pages; 2012 Review by Trevor N.
The Genius Wars (The Genius series #3) by Catherine Jinks
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Dec.04, 2014, under Mystery, Science Fiction, Student Reviews
Review by Nick H.
Who would like this book? Fans of the first and second book in The Genius series would like this book. Read those books first.
The goods on this book: Cadel is living a completely normal life in Sydney, Australia, until Prosper English, alias Thaddeus Roth, returns. Prosper being back makes it so Cadel has to go back to the safe house. Cadel hates it. He see seven video clips of Prosper walking across a street. Cadel watches the clip multiple times and remembers what he heard about a digital double. Cadel realizes that Prosper is not actually in Sydney, so Cadel gets out of the safe house. Cadel tries to figure out where Prosper is and stop him from putting Cadel’s friends in the hospital. Read the book to find out what happens! I thought this book was amazing. I loved the mystery. Prosper may be the villain, but he is still my favorite character.
The details: 378 pages, 2009 Review by Nick H.
Genius Squad by Catherine Jinks
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Nov.14, 2014, under Detective/Spy, Science Fiction, Student Reviews
Review by Nick H.
Who would like this book? People who like a darker book and have read the first book, Evil Genius, would like this book.
The goods on this book: Cadel Piggott was living in a safe house because the police wanted to make sure that he was safe. Cadel hated it there because it was bland and boring. The police decided that it was safe enough for Cadel to leave. He was put into a foster home because he was not old enough to live on his own. He hated it even more than the safe house because the people were mean, and the other kids tormented him. Then, the Genius Squad offered to Cadel to join them and moved him to Clearview Manor. The Genius Squad is trying to take down an evil corporation, GenoME. His job is to hack into the computers. Will a pair of bars be able to keep the evil Prosper English from Cadel? Will the Genius Squad be able to take down GenoME? This is an amazing book! I can’t wait to read the third in the series.
The details: 436 pagers; 2008 Review by Nick H.
Prodigy (Legend Book 2) by Marie Lu
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Nov.12, 2014, under Adventure, Dystopia, Science Fiction, Student Reviews, War
Review by Taylor P.
Who would like this book? I would recommend this book to the people who read the first book Legend. There is a lot of references to Legend in this book. I believe everyone would like it.
The goods on this book: Prodigy starts off with Day, legendary outlaw, and June, miracle prodigy, on a train to Las Vegas. They are in search of Day’s brother Eden, who is being tested on near the border of the Republic and the Colonies. Day needs information, so he goes to the Patriots which are a force working to stop the Republic and bring back freedom. The Patriots agree to give him information if Day will assassinate the new Elector. The trials that Day and June face are crazy! Hope you like it like I did!!!
The details: 374 pages; 2013 Review by Taylor P.
Evil Genius by Catherine Jinks
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Oct.30, 2014, under Humorous, Science Fiction, Student Reviews, Uncategorized
Review by Nick H.
Who would like this book? People who like a darker book with criminals would like this book.
The goods on this book: Cadel lives in Australia. He is a super genius. His main category is computers and electronics programming. Hacking into the school is toooo easy for him, so he hacks the military and government systems. He leaves no trace nor harm. This is him at 7 years old. He only got caught hacking once. His punishment was he could not go anywhere near any computer. He got taken to a psychologist named Thaddus Roth. That is where we start. During their first meeting Thaddus Roth let him go on his computer. He had him meet his real dad and he allowed him to do even more. If you want to hear what all happens to Cadel, read this page turner. By the end, you will feel like it was the last book in the series, but no, this is only the first one.
The details: 486 pages; 2005 Review by Nick H.
Legend by Marie Lu
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Oct.15, 2014, under Battle of the Books 2014-2015, Dystopia, Science Fiction, Student Reviews, Teen Top 10, YRCA
Review by Taylor P.
Who would like this book? This book is good for all action lovers out there. From romance to action, from thriller to heart breaker – this book is good from top to bottom.
The goods on this book: The book starts off in the future Los Angeles. A character named Day, a rebel to the government, finds out his family has the virus, a sickness that tore apart what was once America. Day tries to get the antidote in a hospital facility but barely escapes and is empty handed. He is framed for killing a Captain. The Captain’s younger sister June goes undercover and tries to find Day and turn him in, but she soon finds out he is not what she expects. I hope you like this wonderful book as much as I did. Have fun reading!
The details: 305 pages, 2011 Review by Taylor P.
Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports (Maximum Ride Book 3) by James Patterson
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Sep.30, 2014, under Adventure, Science Fiction, Student Reviews
Review by Jaden L.
Who would like this book? Anybody who has a thirst for action, or wants to finish the Maximum Ride series, would like this book. It can be for boys AND girls, and age doesn’t matter. I recommend this book to anybody who likes a good book!
The goods on this book: Meet the flock- Max, Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman, and Angel. They aren’t exactly ordinary. They have bird DNA, and can fly. They are on the run, but from what? The evil scientists at Itex (a major, and evil, corporation) made new Erasers (lupine-human hybrids)- except now they are machines. And there are many of them. With the plan to eliminate half of the world’s population about to start, and new confusing feelings for her best friend Fang, will Max stop the scientists? Will she find more out about her mom? Read this book for answers!
The details: 418 pages 2007 Review by Jaden L.
The Giver by Lois Lowry
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Sep.28, 2014, under Dystopia, Newbery, Science Fiction, Student Reviews
Review by Lee T.
Who would like this book? I think the targeted audience is people ages from ten to fourteen.
The goods on this book: The Giver is set in a town in the future were everyone but a person named “the Receiver” is oblivious to the past. The government controls everything people know and even see. Jonas, the main character, is selected to be the new Reciever. He knows nothing about the past, but he has to learn about it. Also the government took away the peoples’ abilty to see color. When Jonas see color, he thinks he is going insane. Every thing Jonas knows is nothing compared to what he is about to learn.
The details: 180 pages; 1993 Review by Lee T.
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Sep.28, 2014, under Adventure, Science Fiction, Student Reviews, YRCA
Review by Taylor P.
Who would like this book? Any young reader would enjoy this action-packed thriller from beginning to end.
The goods on this book: This action-packed book starts with Thomas, a teenage boy 15 to 16 years old, who is trapped in a pitch-black shaft going up. Thomas has no memories of his past; he can only remember his name. The shaft stops and the roof opens to find a group of boys from the ages of 13 to 19. Thomas finds himself getting out of the shaft and being in a large area with massive sized walls around it; the other boys seem to call it the Glade. Thomas’s adventures in the Glade are tremendous. Every chapter leaves you hanging. I love this book so much; I love how in every chapter you know as much as Thomas does. I hope you love it, too.
The details: 375 pages; 2009 Review by Taylor P.
